About the Clermont Group

The Clermont Group is an international business group headquartered in Singapore. Founded in 2006 by New Zealand-born entrepreneur Richard Chandler, Clermont operates across four sectors - healthcare, financial services, aerospace, and investment management. These companies employ more than 9,000 people globally.

Rooted in excellence, innovation, and integrity, we bring together the art and science of building champion businesses, using our unique approach to create iconic companies that lead industry and shape culture.

Our operating companies include:

Hoan My: The largest healthcare group in Vietnam with a mission to provide affordable, high-quality healthcare to the people of Vietnam
SBFC: One of India's fastest growing financial services companies, providing loans to small business owners and consumers through more than 200 branches
magniX: Our U.S.-based aerospace business produces the industry's leading fully-integrated electric powertrains for helicopters and airplanes

For more information, please visit our corporate website at http://www.clermont.com.

Role

We are looking for a talented Creative Director to lead the Design team responsible for all of Clermont's print and digital assets. They should possess a natural creative flair and visual ability that can inspire, inform and problem-solve to execute a variety of projects at a fast pace. They must execute complex briefs across a range of mediums including print, video, multimedia and corporate brand collateral. They must have excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work closely with senior managers both in Clermont and at our operating companies and effectively manage the Design team.

Attraction of the role

An excellent opportunity for a talented creative to apply their talent, leadership and commitment over a wide range of projects in a leading business that highly values design and storytelling.

Responsibilities

Lead the Design team, with full accountability for all design and creative output across the Clermont Group and its operating companies
Oversee the design and execution of branded and visual communications, including marketing materials, websites, video content, and other digital and print assets
Set and uphold a high bar for creative excellence, ensuring consistency and elevating quality across all design outputs
Provide end-to-end project oversight, prioritising and managing concurrent workstreams from multiple business units to ensure timely delivery
Ensure operating companies execute branding and marketing initiatives in line with Clermont's standards, guidelines, and direction
Remain hands-on where required, actively contributing to and delivering design work-not solely delegating or managing
Continuously evolve the Design function by introducing innovative ideas, tools, and ways of working, including the thoughtful adoption of AI
Safeguard and apply Clermont's brand guidelines and visual identity, ensuring consistency while enabling creative excellence

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally possess the following traits:

A minimum of 10 years experience in design, including leading creative teams prior experience in a design agency is a strong advantage
Exceptional creative judgment, with a strong critical eye for consistency and quality
Meticulous attention to detail
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Excellent core design skills, including layout, typography, and visual communication
Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and their application across digital products
Experience leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance creative workflows and design outcomes
Proven experience directing and executing photography and videography projects
Strong sense of ownership, consistently delivering high-quality work end to end
Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders
A growth mindset, with the confidence to challenge conventions and step outside comfort zones
Ability to work at speed and manage multiple, complex briefs simultaneously
Professional presence and polish, appropriate for a senior leadership role
Positive, energising attitude, with the ability to inspire teams and stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Administrative Details

Start date: Immediate preferred

Compensation: Competitive base salary

Benefits: Medical insurance 23 days annual leave

Education: A graduate from a graphic design or related creative program

Experience: 10 years of professional design experience

Languages: Excellent command of English (written and spoken)

Supervisory: Design team (5 members)

Reporting: Chief Purpose Officer

Travel: Regular international travel may be required

Disclaimer: We only accept job applications through our Clermont Career Website, LinkedIn or MyCareersFuture Singapore (A Singapore Government Agency Website). It is possible that you may found job postings of our Company in other platforms and you could receive an unsolicited email, text message or phone call from a fraudulent contact regarding an alleged employment or other opportunity with Clermont Group. You should be vigilant in researching all these unsolicited contacts.

Creative Director / Head of Design

Creative Director